As the flows decline the fishing is picking up on the Lower Owens

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
6-23-2011
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Water Conditions:
Flows are getting better at 355 cfs as of 6/23.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Good, despite higher flows, the fish are active and fishing is generally good if you pick your spots and look for slower moving water.

Yellow Sallies are out.

Recommended Flies:

NYMPH:
Copper Beadhead Micro Stone #14-16, Mitchells Split Case PMD #16-18

DRIES:
CDC Case PMD Emerger #18, #16 Parachute Adams, #18 Hatch Matcher PMD , Olive Surface Emerger #16-18, Elk Hair Caddis #18

STREAMERS:
Yellow Wooly Buggers

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Lake Mary: Lake Mary & Lake George are open
Crowley Lake: Fly Fishing is very good at Lake Crowley but you should be there early
Owens River: Upper Owens is tough fishing right now
Owens River: The best fishing right now might be at the Owens River Gorge

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Lake Mary: The road to Lake Mary & Lake George is now open
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Caddis hatches are in the afternoon, mornings are Gray Drakes and Yellow Sallies
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake fish are on the move so the hot spots change
Owens River: The run off is beginning to affect fishing on the Upper Owens
Owens River: Flows at the Owens River Gorge are at 45 cfs
Owens River: The slower moving water is good fishing on the Lower Owens
Bridgeport Reservoir: As the weather warms the fishing is improving at the Bridgeport Reservoir
East Walker River: High flows (595 cfs range) is making fishing on the East Walker difficult